ABOUT US:

After months of planning we are proud to introduce the new EmployAbility program that includes the supported employment program, the social enterprise Hearty Tails, the woodworking shop, Roads to Employment Program and the Under One Roof.

Our Roads to Employment Program is a 6 week discovery program

What Roads to Employment can prepare you for?

- To do job search

-  To practice skills required for employment

-  To be financially independent

-  To practice skills required for interviews

-  To identify your interest

-  To set goals for yourself

-  To market yourself

-  To learn new skills

-  To create a new social network

-  To have an opportunity for continuous learning

-  To learn how to self-advocate

-  To meet people with similar goals

Week 1: Getting to Know You

            Introduction, set clear guidelines, communication, team building, first impression, customer service and knowing your abilities.

Week 2: Planning for Success

            Resume writing, goals, stress, conflict resolution and learning styles.

Week 3: Acing the Interview

            Networking, dressing for success, ODSP and interview skills.

Week 4: Life Skills and Bettering Yourself

            Nutrition, hygiene, addictions, attaining employment by bettering yourself.

Week 5: Work Place Health and Safety

            Worker’s rights, WHIMIS, safety on the job and First Aid.

Week 6: The Final Week

            Focus on different jobs, meet employers, visit job site and talk about the changes that will soon happen in the person’s life.

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Upon completion of Roads to Employment, using a person centred planning approach, you will be provided with:

-  A resume

-  A profile

-  A certificate

-  A job task analysis with employment networking recommendations

-  Assigned to an Employment Specialist

-  You will also be invited to a variety of workshops

Our Job specialist provide assistance with job search, coaching, support and follow up to over 70 induvial.

The woodworking shop handles thousands of dollars in contracts every year, we build cabinets, one of a kind custom anything. We also are specializing in custom padding for individuals who require a safe environment. Call us for a quote today.

Under One Roof produces and sells beautifully crafted mementos from the original copper which covered the roofs of Canada's Parliament Buildings from 1918 to 1996. Under One Roof is pleased to offer customized lapel pins in a variety of distinctive styles. These pins can incorporate your logo or event. The perfect gift or fundraiser for your organization. Please call for more information.

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Our latest social enterprise is growing we are in several stores and are working on contracts for some new stores. Check our website www.heartytails.ca  come and visit our new production site.

The EmployAbility program is also a local coordinator for the  

MentorAbility is a mentoring experience in which job seekers with disabilities are matched with individual mentors  (employers or business leaders) to explore career opportunities and what they need to get ahead in their desired field of interest.

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I would like to say thank you to the great team of the EmployAbility program for their on-going dedication, support and professionalism.